Turin Traveler Essentials
- Safety rating
- 8.3/10
- Best time to visit
- April to June and September to October for pleasant weather and cultural events.
- Population
- 0.9M
Overview
An elegant former royal capital framed by the Alps, Turin boasts grand baroque squares, arcaded boulevards, and a refined café and chocolate culture. The towering Mole Antonelliana houses a superb cinema museum, while the Egyptian Museum ranks among the world's best.
Getting around
A driverless metro line, trams, and buses serve the city, with a walkable elegant center.
Local etiquette
Turinese are formal and reserved; dress neatly and embrace the leisurely aperitivo ritual.
Safety
Turin is generally safe; use normal urban caution around the station and at night.